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8100 NW 23rd Street Oklahoma City, OK 73127 405.789.8812
March 19, 2019
SOUP FOR
THE SOUL
Sundays at 6:00 pm
March 24 Panel: Interfaith Trip to
Israel & Palestine
March 31 Dr. Imam Imad Enchassi
April 7 Dr. John Starkey
April 14 Rev. Dr. George Young
(Rescheduled)
Join us each Sunday evening during Lent for dinner and
guest speakers.
Shalom
Heroes of Faith
This Lent we are exploring various heroes of faith. Some you might find listed in the book of Hebrews, lifted up as just that, heroes of faith. They are the voices we discover throughout the Bible who encourage us, were we can feel empowered ourselves in our own faith journey. Sometimes a hero of faith comes in unexpected ways. I am trying to lift up those who have not always been seen as a hero, some might say they are not the “A-list” heroes of the Bible.
We started with Jonah, who tried running away but in the end overcomes his own prejudice and hatred to bring a message of love to a people he despised. Then there was Deborah who was a light of hope to the people, who rose against injustice, overthrowing a cruel ruler to lead the people to a time of prosperity and peace. She did this in part by helping the people to turn back to God.
As we continue to explore the heroes of faith, we might find some who were important voices but often in the shadow of someone well known. We might even take a look at better known individuals from the Bible who had to overcome great obstacles, or even those who denied, even doubted.
A hero is not someone who is never tried. A hero is not someone who does not face trials and tribulations, but instead are able to overcome their own shortcomings and stand as an example that we too can overcome. We too can have faith in God. That even though we may not have the strength of Samson or the Wisdom of Solomon, we can be empowered by these heroes of faith through the lessons of God’s love and grace.
Shalom,
New Members Fellowship
You are encouraged to join us during the coffee fellow-
ship on Sunday morning, March 31, to visit with our new
members. We are so happy to have them worship with
us and walk beside us as we minister to others.
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What happened Sunday? There was a point in the 11am service when many
people looked confused, looked around and proba-
bly wondering, is something missing? Did we just
skip over something? There is something missing
today and I can’t quite remember what is missing.
There was. We did not sing the Gloria Patri.
Normally following the invocation we lift our voices
in song and sing, “Glory be to the Father, and to the
Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the begin-
ning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen.” But we did not skip it. Instead, we do not
sing it during Lent.
Why don’t we sing this hymn during Lent? Did we
give up singing Gloria Patri for Lent and someone
forgot to tell me? No. Lent is more than just giving
something up for 40 days in attempt to direct our
attention to God. It is a time that is reminiscent of
40 days in the wilderness and 40 years wandering in
the wilderness. It could be described almost remi-
niscent of the times of exile when the Israelites had
strayed from God, were not singing praises to God,
but then discover the joy anew when they return to
God.
For us, as we journey through Lent we remember
that this is a time of penitence, a time to reflect on
the things we have done wrong in our lives, the
things that we would like to change and especial-
ly the things that prevent us from fully knowing
God.
The Gloria Patri or any hymn with an Alleluia cho-
rus is omitted during Lent to help us focus how
we can become better people, more authentic
believers in God. It is a time to focus on the com-
ing glory of God, and walk again in the wilderness
seeking, not celebrating the arrival of God’s King-
dom which we celebrate on Easter morning. The
hope is that it makes the singing of God’s glory
and singing Alleluia all the more sweeter when
we lift our voices praising God after spending 40
days reflecting and seeking God’s glory and God’s
grace.
Did you know, Advent is sometimes called a “little
Lent” in that it too is meant to be a solemn time
of penitence and a time to refrain from singing
Gloria Patri? We often forget this as we sing car-
ols and hymns celebrating the birth of Christ be-
fore the birthday. How is your Lenten journey
going?
Shalom,
Frank, James 3/17
Howry, Mandie 3/17
Beck, Dianne 3/18
Hughes, Jane 3/18
Schroeder, David 3/21
Hill, Edward 3/25
Young, Phillip 3/25
Jones, Taylor 3/26
Gray, Elizabeth 3/27
Storm, Marilyn 3/27
Wood, Duane 3/29
McCroskey, Rosa 3/2
Ruedy, Shirlee 3/2
Lunsford, George 3/4
Conner, Jodie 3/5
Mars, Joe 3/5
Mars, Joey 3/5
Joseph, Jamie 3/7
Bradley, Donna 3/13
Thorn, Stuart 3/15
Graham, Jack 3/16
Jewell, Miss Ella 3/16
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Disciples Women’s Fellowship
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SOUP
FOR
THE
SOUL
We were pleased to have Rabbi Abby Jacobson with us on Sunday, March 10th to give us her thoughts on the word “Shalom” (Peace).
Last Sunday our scheduled speaker had to cancel at the last minute. Howard Stein (husband to Nance Cunningham) graciously stepped in and blessed us with his thoughts on
“Shalom”.
Special thanks to everyone who prepared food for these two nights of Soup for the Soul.
Be sure to come next Sunday.
VBS is Coming!!! June 10 - 13
6 - 8 pm (registration 5:45 pm)
VBS will be here before you know it! And we need lots of volunteers for lots of different jobs.
Our VBS meetings for workers will be Sunday, April 7th at 5pm or Tuesday, April 9th at 6:30pm. This is for all adults who will be helping with VBS. You can come to either of the meetings . No need to attend both. For more information on how you can help, call Julia at 405-821-0108.
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March 2019
21 Disciple Women 6:00pm 26 CWF Meeting and Lunch 9:30am 27 Bridge for Fun 1:00pm 27 Caring & Sharing Meal 4:30pm 31 Benevolent Sunday Family Event—Shrine Circus 2:00pm
March Committee Meetings 26 Evangelism 1:00pm
“Loving God, Serving our Neighbor”
8100 NW 23rd Street
Oklahoma City OK 73127
Church Staff
Senior Minister: Rev. Daniel U’Ren [email protected]
Associate Minister: Rev. Julia Jordan Gillett [email protected]
Admin Assistant: Cindy Cannon [email protected]
Music Director: Dr. Ronald Manning [email protected]
Youth Director: Rachael Hopkins
Pianist: Rosa McCroskey
Praise Band Leader: Ben Frantz
Praise Band Members: Brett Hawk, Cheyenne Pursley, and Natalie Griffin
Sound Technician: Alex Wilkinson & Charles Hogan
Custodian: Lawrence Johnson
Nursery Attendants: Shaylee White and Janet Harper
ATTENDANCE GIVING
3/3 9 AM 28 11 AM 83 General $1,745.00 Blessing
Fund $25.00
3/10 9 AM 32 11 AM 78 General $8,714.00 Blessing
Fund $25.00
10/7 9 AM 32 11 AM 84 General $5,034.00
Blessing
Fund $75.00
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